Webster County High School

American Legion (Roscoe Miller) Scholarship is now open. The applications are on Mrs. Moffatt's door at WCHS. All applications are due back NO LATER THAN APRIL 7, 2023. This application requires additional documents, so students need to get started on this application now. The Legion provides three awards a year, one must be a JROTC cadet. This application is now open to students pursing the 4-year, 2-year and CTC route. If you need additional information, please Mrs. Moffatt at WCHS.

Appalachian Timing Group Every year, our team directs several races to raise funds for our scholarships. This year we are excited to announce that we have three different scholarships that are open to ANY West Virginia High School Senior. Please, if you know of a high school senior, share this email so that they can apply. To date, we have given out over 35 scholarships to various schools across the state. The deadline to submit an application for these scholarships will be April 15th at midnight. The winners will be announced sometime in May (with the goal to announce the winners at their award ceremony). 1. The Virgie Ann Gandee Memorial Scholarship ($500 Scholarship) Essay Question: Who has been your biggest influence (or inspiration)? 2. Flamingo-ing Places Scholarship ($1,000 Scholarship) Essay Question: If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go and why? 3. Giant Brain Scholarship ($1,000 Scholarship) Essay Question: Describe, in 500 words or less, a time when you overcame an obstacle in your life to achieve a goal. If you have any questions, you can reach out to Ricky@APTiming.com.

Only 7 more days! Be sure to complete the FAFSA and the Promise Scholarship application by March 1st. Apply here https://www.collegeforwv.com/programs/promise-scholarship/

Reminder: Applications and FAFSA for Promise are due March 1st. File online today at https://www.collegeforwv.com/programs/promise-scholarship/ Beckley Area Foundation Scholarships are also due March 1st. https://www.bafwv.org/scholarships.html

Webster County Teacher and Service Person of the Year nominations are now online. Use the links below to nominate a deserving staff member. Service- https://forms.office.com/r/HcYFWTXhPm Teacher- https://forms.office.com/r/LKGvt59rEM

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Class of 2023 Seniors: Don't forget to apply for the Promise Scholarship by March 1. This merit-based scholarship provides up to $5,000 to help cover the cost of tuition and fees. Be sure to fill out the FAFSA and the application. Visit collegeforwv.com to learn more!

Earn money for college or trade school! Follow the CFWV on Facebook and Twitter for information about scholarships and career planning. Check out these opportunities: Imagine America (Deadline Dec. 31) https://bit.ly/2Wi48iY and GKVF (Deadline Feb. 1) https://bit.ly/2KCJoMX

Several 911 centers around the state have received calls regarding active shooter situations at high schools. Preliminarily, it appears these calls have been false alarms, with no active shooter situations confirmed at this time. While these calls have been false, we are proceeding with a heightened sense of awareness today and the rest of the week. Additionally, we will remind all students and staff that if they see something suspicious, to report it immediately. The WVDE Office of Support and Accountability issued this reminder: Any threat against a school is not just a prank, it is a felony. Each threat is taken seriously and thoroughly investigated. We are one hundred percent committed to continuing to ensure the health, safety and well-being of students and communities. We diligently work across departments and agencies to respond, monitor, and investigate these alleged threats. The West Virginia Fusion Center, under the West Virginia Department of Homeland Security, is coordinating response efforts at the state level. Please reach out for assistance or call the Safe Schools Helpline at 1-866-723-3982 or 911 to report suspicious activities at school facilities or events.

Win a full ride to Davis and Elkins. Apply for the Emerging Leader Scholarship today. https://www.dewv.edu/emergingleadersscholarship/

Start a daily news habit with your teen News articles are great for encouraging teens to read. Articles are shorter than books, so they don't take a long time to read, and there is probably at least one story each day about something your teen finds interesting. When you read an article you think your teen would like, pass it along. "What did you think of the article? Can you think of anything else the writer could or should have included?" https://tpitip.com/?32kB18889

Share strategies to improve reading speed People who can read quickly generally understand more of what they read. To help build reading speed and comprehension, remind your teen to read silently (whispering words aloud can slow readers down). Suggest looking at several words at a time rather than single words. It also helps to practice reading fast with easy reading material. Your teen can save slower reading for more challenging selections. https://tpitip.com/?32je18889

Organized students can see the big picture How do some students manage to play three sports, volunteer and still make the honor roll? Organization! For example, writing down every assignment and commitment in a planner can help your teen see the big picture: "Yikes, next week I have a math test and an English paper due on Thursday, and I'm volunteering Wednesday night!" This also lets your teen see the time available between now and next Tuesday to do the work. https://tpitip.com/?32kF18889

Mirroring emotions helps teens reflect When your teen is upset, "mirroring" is a technique that can help both of you figure out why. To mirror, use your own words to reflect your teen's feelings. If your teen says, "I'm going to quit that stupid team," you might say, "You sound upset. It must have been a bad day at practice." Instead of offering advice, continue mirroring. Your gentle affirmations will keep your teen talking and encourage independent problem-solving. https://tpitip.com/?32kE18889

Better class notes are more help before a test Students who can capture class lectures and discussions in their notes have a valuable review tool at test time. What's more, studies show that kids who take handwritten notes remember material longer than those who use a computer. Suggest that your teen go online to learn more about different note-taking methods, such as the Cornell System. Then your teen can try them out to find a method that's a good personal fit. https://tpitip.com/?32kC18889

Share strategies to improve reading speed People who can read quickly generally understand more of what they read. To help build reading speed and comprehension, remind your teen to read silently (whispering words aloud can slow readers down). Suggest looking at several words at a time rather than single words. It also helps to practice reading fast with easy reading material. Your teen can save slower reading for more challenging selections. https://tpitip.com/?32je18889

Encourage your teen to practice testing Is your teen often unsure if time spent studying is enough? Practice testing is a study strategy that can help. Your teen can ask the teacher for a practice test, or use class notes, assignments and textbooks to create one. Actively recalling the material to answer the questions helps reinforce it in students' minds. It also helps them figure out what they still need to learn. https://tpitip.com/?32jd18889

Give your teen responsibility for college applications When college application deadlines loom, some parents simply take over. They write essays, contact teachers for references, and more. But success in college takes responsibility, and applications are the first step. If your teen needs guidance, make an appointment to visit a school counselor together. Create a list of required tasks and deadlines. Have your teen check it regularly to stay on top of what needs to be done when. https://tpitip.com/?32jc18889

Bust the myths that prevent math success Does your teen believe that "You're either born a math person or you're not"? This is a common math myth. Share the facts: Great teaching and hard work are what make someone a math person. Here's another myth to bust: "Math takes too much memorization and repetition." The truth is that math is about learning patterns. Once a student is familiar with them, the problems make sense and the math starts to be fun. https://tpitip.com/?32ja18889

Is your teen sleeping instead of studying? Many teens have trouble staying awake when they sit down to study. To make it easier to stay alert, help your teen get enough sleep at night (at least eight hours). Exercising regularly can help your teen sleep better and also provide more energy during the day. You might also suggest that your teen set an alarm clock for 30 minutes when studying. If your student does fall asleep, it won't be for too long! https://tpitip.com/?32jZ18889